Daily Archive : Sunday January 7, 2018

News

The Latest: New Globes winners get their trophies engravedThe Associated PressWith a red carpet dyed black by actresses outfitted in a color-coordinated statement against sexual harassment and gender inequality, the Golden Globes ceremony was at turns protest rally and party, atonement and celebration.

Winfrey says 'time is up' for abusive men in Globes speechBy KRISTIN M. HALLTalk-show host, actress, producer and humanitarian Oprah Winfrey accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes on Sunday with a speech referencing the civil rights movement as well as the Me Too movement.

Officials: Water pipe break at JFK Airport weather-relatedThe Associated PressThe Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says it's launching an investigating into a water pipe break inside a terminal at Kennedy Airport that added to the delays at the airport still coping from the aftermath of a snowstorm

10 Things to Know for MondayBy The Associated PressAmong 10 Things to Know: Who tries to make nice with Trump; Why Israel denies entry to 20 groups; When record cold will begin to loosen grip on much of U.S.

Carl Sandburg’s poems put to music in GrayslakeDaily Herald reportBrooklyn-based musician, composer, singer and songwriter David Nagler sang and read poetry from his album “Carl Sandburg’s Chicago Poems” Sunday at the Grayslake Area Public Library.

Seniors roundtable discussion Jan. 18 in MundeleinDaily Herald reportDistrict 62 state Rep. Sam Yingling is calling on local seniors to join him for a roundtable discussion about issues that affect the senior community from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, at the Fremont Township office in Mundelein.

Dreams of summer at Schaumburg lake home showDaily Herald reportWhile a cold wind blew outside, outdoor enthusiasts looked forward to the warmth of the summer Sunday as they researched vacation homes and items with whuch to outfit them, at the 14th annual Schaumburg Lake Home & Cabin Show.

Judge aims to referee fight over Charles Manson's remainsBy DON THOMPSONThe fight over the body and possessions of apocalyptic cult leader Charles Manson has fragmented into at least three camps competing over an estate that could cash in on songs used by The Beach Boys and Guns N' Roses

Streep, Watson to bring activists as Golden Globe guestsBy LINDSEY BAHRMeryl Streep, Michelle Williams, Emma Stone, Emma Watson and Amy Poehler are just a few of the actresses who are planning to bring gender and racial justice activists as their guests to the Golden Globe Awards Sunday evening

Portuguese town encourages children to smoke at EpiphanyBy HELENA ALVESThe Epiphany celebrations in the Portuguese village of Vale de Salgueiro feature a tradition that each year causes an outcry among outsiders: parents encourage their children, some as young as 5, to smoke cigarettes

Ray Thomas of British rockers The Moody Blues dies at 76The Associated PressRay Thomas, flautist and vocalist for British rock group The Moody Blues, has died aged 76. Thomas music label, Esoteric Recordings/Cherry Red Records, says he died suddenly Thursday at his home in Surrey, near London

Popular French singer France Gall dies at 70By PHILIPPE SOTTOFrench pop singer France Gall, who shot to fame in the 60s by winning the Eurovision Song Contest before collecting hits and selling millions of albums over a four-decade career, died on Sunday

Water fight between Florida, Georgia lands at Supreme CourtBy GARY FINEOUT and MARK SHERMANThe Supreme Court hears argument Monday in the long-running dispute between Florida and neighboring Georgia over the flow of water in the Apalachicola river that feeds Apalachicola Bay and the nearby Gulf of Mexico

Macron leads tribute 3 years after Charlie Hebdo attacksAssociated PressFrench President Emmanuel Macron has paid respects to the 17 people killed when Islamic extremists attacked satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo and a kosher supermarket three years ago, in the first of several attacks to rock France

Germany's Merkel embarks on new talks to form governmentBy GEIR MOULSONGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and the center-left Social Democrats are starting talks on forming a new government, attempting to break an impasse more than three months after the country's election

Jaguars beat Bills 10-3 in ugly, sometimes unwatchable gameBy MARK LONGBlake Bortles put together one decent drive all day, doing as much with his legs as his arm, and the defensive-minded Jacksonville Jaguars eked out an ugly and sometimes unwatchable 10-3 victory against the Buffalo Bills in an AFC wild-card game.

Reserves Bender, Jackson help Suns beat Thunder 114-100By BOB BAUMDragan Bender scored 17 of his career-high 20 points in the second half, Josh Jackson had 17 points and 10 rebounds in his first career double-double as the Phoenix reserves helped the Suns beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 114-100 on Sunday night

Hubbell, Donohue pull off ice dancing upset over ShibutanisBy JANIE McCAULEYWith an entertaining and seductive performance that could practically have melted the ice, Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue pulled off an ice dancing upset to close the U.S. Figure Skating championships Sunday with a surprising national title

ESPN says Trump interview during CFP title game unlikelyBy RALPH D. RUSSOAn ESPN executive says the network has been in contact with the White House about interviewing President Donald Trump during the College Football Playoff championship game Monday night, but indications are it will not happen

Islanders down Devils 5-4 in shootoutBy ALLAN KREDABrock Nelson scored the only goal in the shootout to lift the New York Islanders over the New Jersey Devils 5-4. The victory snapped a five-game losing streak for the Islanders, who trailed 4-2 early in the third period.

No. 13 Maryland women use balanced scoring in 77-44 victoryThe Associated PressKristen Confroy, Kaila Charles and Eleanna Christinaki combined for 22 points in the first half when No. 13 Maryland took a 19-point lead on its way to a 77-44 victory over Wisconsin for the Terrapins' 13th straight victory

Business

What to buy every month of the year in 2018By COURTNEY JESPERSENIn 2018, you may resolve to save more , spend less or budget better. Whatever your money goal, the one common key to your success is shopping smart. That means knowing the best time to buy just about anything.

Analysis: In Trump's first year, stocks soar for rich, but wages stay flatHeather LongPresident Donald Trump cheered as the Dow topped 25,000 for the first time ever Thursday, claiming that the stock market index record is evidence that “make America great again” was happening. There's no doubt the U.S. economy and Wall Street have momentum heading into Trump's second year as president, but worker pay remains frustratingly flat.

The best time of day — and year — to work most effectivelyJena McGregorThey say timing is everything. In his new book “When,” author Daniel Pink delves into one of the less frequent questions about our jobs: Not just what, how or with whom we do our work, but when — the best time to take breaks, start a new project or compete in a bid for new clients.

Why bosses should put away their smartphonesMary HuiIt has probably happened to you: You are in a meeting, but your boss is totally distracted by his or her phone. The phenomenon is called boss “phubbing,” which is when a supervisor snubs an employee in favor of his mobile phone when they are meeting. And researchers say its undermines trust and engagement in the workplace.

Behind the Oregon panic about pumping gasKristine PhillipsBy the time Oregon’s new law allowing residents in rural counties to pump their own gas took effect last week, the state had become a virtual laughingstock among social media users who seemed to have visualized an entire state filled with hapless drivers.

What a weak dollar means in 2018: staycations and local shoppingLananh Nguyen and Katherine GreifeldU.S. consumers may soon begin to feel some pain from the dollar’s downturn, although the recent slide in the world’s main reserve currency isn’t bad news for everyone in America. Local businesses could gain, especially if they’re exporters, and that could boost the economy as a whole.

Life & Entertainment

How to care for houseplants during cold, darker winterBy Tim JohnsonDuring the winter, most houseplants are not in an active growth phase due to short day lengths, reduced humidity and lower temperatures. Generally, houseplants require less water and much less (if any) fertilizer because their growth slows down during the winter.

Bedazzle your garden with red berriesBy Diana StollWinterberry is a native shrub that is often found growing along streams and in damp woodlands. Although winterberry prefers moist soil in the wild, it adapts easily to average garden soil and rarely suffers damage from insects or diseases.

10 home design trends to watch in 2018By Megan McDonoughThe home remodeling and design platform Houzz recently released its top 10 home-design-trend predictions for the new year. The site’s forecast gives a glimpse of what we might soon see in our homes — and on our social media feeds.

'Jumanji,' 'Insidious' top 'Star Wars' in its fourth weekendBy LINDSEY BAHRMove over, "Star Wars," there are some new box office champs this weekend. "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" has topped the charts after three weekends in theaters, and newcomer "Insidious: The Last Key" opened in second, pushing "The Last Jedi" into third place.

Images: Golden Globes winnersAssociated PressWith a red carpet dyed black by actresses dressed in a color-coordinated statement against sexual harassment and gender inequality, the Golden Globes confronted the post-Harvey Weinstein era with a ceremony at turns protest rally and party, atonement and celebration.

Images: Golden Globes red carpet arrivals — in blackAssociated PressDebra Messing has made her point about gender equality by calling out E! Entertainment Television on the issue while doing an interview with the network on the Golden Globes red carpet Sunday. It was a big part of an activist feel for the awards show tonight.

Acclaimed suburban musician Al DeCarlo dies at 69 By Steve ZaluskySuburban musician Al DeCarlo, whose virtuoso guitar playing galvanized the 1970s progressive rock trios Bangor Flying Circus and Madura and won the admiration of legends like Janis Joplin and Frank Zappa, died Friday at his home in Addison. He was 69.

Helping your child cope with anxietySubmitted by Lurie Children’sAnxiety disorders come in various shapes and sizes. Dr. John Walkup, an expert in pediatric anxiety, suggests looking for the following signs of anxiety in your child.

Seth Meyers ready to be celebratory and serious at GlobesBy Sandy CohenSeth Meyers regularly blends bad news with comedy on his nightly talk show, but as the host of Sunday’s Golden Globes, he has the unenviable task of setting the tone for Hollywood’s awards season as the sexual harassment crisis continues spreading throughout the industry and beyond.

Here’s who could beat Pixar’s ‘Coco’ at this weekend’s Golden GlobesBy Michael CavnaWho dare keep Pixar’s “Coco” from entering the winner’s circle? Given the critical acclaim and commercial success of “Coco,” it bears watching whether any of the four other animation contenders has a true shot at toppling the Day of the Dead film at the Globes this weekend.

Sunday picks: Eliot Chang continues standup comedy runBy Scott C. MorganComedian Eliot Chang finishes up his standup run with a move to Zanies Chicago for the last few performances. More on this, free days at the Adler Planetarium, the closing day of Ian’s Party at Subterranean and Chop Shop and other fun events.

How TV shows handle teen characters going off to collegeBy Sonia RaoWith any series fortunate enough to be renewed for multiple seasons, teenage characters inevitably grow up and, often, go to college. Here’s how several popular comedies, from ABC’s “Blackish” to the old “Saved by the Bell,” have dealt with the transition.

Holiday decor can be changed from year to yearBy Joseph PubillonesDecorating for the holidays, no matter what faith or religion you practice, is invigorating and gives one a renewed sense of excitement and optimism for the time spent with friends and family at this time of the year. The sparkles of bright ornaments, shimmering garland and the twinkling of hundreds of lights are just symbolic of our hope and desires of prosperity for the future.

Chimney causes drafts in warm homeBy Henri de MarneWe live in a condo that is about 22 years old. We have a lot of cold air coming into our living room through our fireplace even with the flue being closed. It even feels chilly in spring and autumn.

Black-and-white kitchen can still be interestingBy Christine BrunThere are a variety of design choices you can make that will lift your entire kitchen from feeling utilitarian to feeling more glamorous and special. This holds true for a high-rise condo or a small bungalow on a tree-lined street.

Firing Fox was unfairA Prairie View letter to the editor: The Bears management was not fair with firing John Fox.

Ridiculous banA Schaumburg letter to the editor: The smoking ban in Schaumburg parks is just ridiculous.

Who is ‘rogue’ in modern nuclear era?An Arlington Heights letter to the editor: Somewhere around 1964 or ‘65, when I was still a citizen of India in Bombay, as an engineering student at Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute of University Of Bombay, I recall speaking as one of a number of chosen speakers on the subject of the nuclear arsenal at the time